A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Mr. Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering, as established by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Presiding Justice James Omotosho found Mamman guilty beyond reasonable doubt of illegally diverting approximately ₦33.8 billion, including a cash payment of $655,700 for property and criminal breach of trust concerning funds for the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant projects. The judge criticized Mamman for not prioritizing a legacy of improved power supply, instead diverting funds through Bureau de Change operators for personal enrichment. Mamman was absent during the conviction, with his lawyer unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for his whereabouts, leading the court to defer sentencing and consider issuing a warrant of arrest.